😟predicament

noun
/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

Meaning

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Example Sentences

She found herself in a difficult predicament.

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

The unexpected loss put him in a financial predicament.

Example Expressions

in a predicament

Synonyms

dilemma, difficulty, quandary, problem, hardship, plight
Entry 1
dilemma, difficulty, quandary, problem, hardship
Entry 2
dilemma, plight, quandary
Entry 3
dilemma, hardship, quandary

Antonyms

solution, advantage, ease, relief
Entry 1
solution, advantage, ease
Entry 2
solution, advantage, relief
Entry 3
solution, advantage, ease

Collocations

serious predicament, difficult predicament, financial predicament, awkward predicament

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